Land of Fire, Konoha.
Amidst earth-shaking tremors, a massive figure appeared in the distant forest.
Before it even arrived, a wild, exhilarated roar resounded across the land, making every tree sway like ocean waves.
"Hashirama!!!"
"I'm fucking here!"
The Nine-Tails threw back its head and roared. Within its beastly eyes, the Eternal Mangekyō, also known as the Straight-Tomoe Sharingan, slowly revolved. Standing atop the Nine-Tails' head, Madara looked down at Konoha ahead.
Within Konoha, the usual peace had been shattered. The villagers stared at the colossal beast outside the village, their faces filled with panic.
"What is that?"
Many did not understand, but their instincts screamed of danger. Fear drove most of them to flee, throwing the entire village into turmoil. Ninjas darted across rooftops above the panicked crowds, one after another crouching or standing as they watched the orange-red figure in the distance, their eyes grave.
"The Nine-Tails!"
Cold sweat had unknowingly covered their foreheads and backs.
Within the Senju clan grounds of Konoha, Senju Hashirama opened his eyes upon hearing that roar from outside the village.
With a swoosh, after properly arranging the necessary preparations, Senju Tobirama arrived in an instant with Flying Thunder God and looked at his solemn elder brother. "He's here, Brother."
"Tobirama, take care of the village. I'll be back soon."
"Yes!"
Dressed in Warring States-era ninja armor, Hashirama strode out of the room.
Tobirama followed him out and said, "Quite a few people from other villages have come, Brother. Kirigakure, Iwagakure, Sunagakure, Kumogakure—they're all here."
They had come for only one thing: to confirm the final outcome of this battle.
Without turning around, Hashirama paused and said, "The village will be in your hands from now on. Protect it well."
Closing his eyes, Tobirama swept his senses over the faces watching covetously from